Christmas is on its way, and it is approaching at a speed that has me reeling. Time just seems to be evaporating! Luckily, we have a good helper in Bailee. She is becoming quite the little chef. I taught her how to make squash rolls this year, and they turned out better than ever. Will she have her own show on Food Network someday? I wouldn't be at all surprised to find myself tuning in to "The Ballerina Baker." 
Not a day goes by that isn't consumed in one way or another by THE NUTCRACKER. It is hard to believe that we are only nine days from the big performance. Bailee brought home her dress and had a good time hamming it up for the camera. This dress weighs a ton, and is proving to be a big challenge for her to dance in. When she spins, the dress creates its own momentum and Bailee finds it difficult to STOP spinning!
Of course, there are moments when we realize just how much she has grown up. In this photo I can see much more of the young lady than the little girl. She just got her second set of braces - pink, to match the dress of course. I'm glad that she is not one of those kids who give up smiling because of their braces. Of course, I don't think that there is much that could wipe that smile off her face these days. She is living her big dream, after all.
Not exactly "cheesecake," but she had to show off her beautiful pantalettes. We've been working hard on costumes, so we appreciate the effort that went into the creation of this beautiful dress all the more. Funny, we all decided that the smell of hot glue and burned fingers are becoming a part of the aura of Christmas for us. We are looking forward to the big performance on the 19th at the Civic Auditorium. Grandma is nearly giddy over the prospect of seeing her little granddaughter dance the lead. What a wonderful experience this has been for all of us!
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